Vacation rentals in Descartes

Château Tower in Heart of Loire Valley

This turreted hideaway forms the East Tower of a 15th century château - featured in a number of UK homes & interiors magazines. The tower is completely self-contained and its pretty, covered balcony offers breathtaking views over the château's truffle orchard. Internally it is full of character with a circular, beamed bedroom and roll top bath on the top floor and a sitting room below. There is no formal kitchen so this is a place for foodies wanting to experience local French food by eating out

Beautiful house + pool between modern and classic

Grande maison du XIXème de 300m2 sur deux niveaux, rénovée par architecte en 2014 et réaménagée en 2024 disposant de : - pièce à vivre de 70m2 comprenant une table de 12 couverts et un salon autour d'une cheminée suspendue, - 6 suites/chambres (5 avec sdb + wc, 1 avec sdb) 3 de plain pied - très grande cuisine entièrement équipée, - salon télé avec cheminée, - salle de billard, - plusieurs terrasses aménagées, - grand parc arboré - terrain de pétanque Piscine de 10m2 (4m x 2,5m) chauffée

Charming home on the banks of Creuse

Charming quiet apartment in our enclosed courtyard, with a view of the Creuse that will make your stay a peaceful oasis. Come and discover this cottage for a break during your visits. You will be close to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Beauval Zoo (1 hour), Futuroscope (39 minutes), or the village of Maillé (10 minutes). Come and see the Les Bodins show 10 minutes away. Also located on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, you can take a restful night between two days of walking

Cottage surrounded by nature

In the heart of a wooded park, ideal cottage to get into the countryside. Located in the heart of Loches near the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Beauval Zoo and tourist attractions. The cottage includes a living room, kitchenette, bathroom, shower, toilet. Upstairs, a bedroom with a double bed overlooking the park and 2 single beds, a mezzanine with reading corner. TV, DVD, option to bring a USB key for movies or cartoons to plug into the TV. Possibility of connecting to Netflix, Canal+

Luxuary Lodge Manoir de la Mazeraie Loire Valley

Magnificent ecolodge located in an outbuilding of the Mazeraie manor. The building has been restored with ecological and local materials. The very luxurious interior furnishings and the incredible view will give you a unique experience. The manor ideally located at the gates of Tours and near the various motorway axes will allow you to radiate to visit cellars and castles. Nature lovers, the croaking of frogs from March to August and the wood fire in winter will delight you.

Domaine de Migny Poolside house

A newly renovated one bedroom house with private jacuzzi/ hot tub and beautiful views across the pool, barbecue pit and overflow jacuzzi. The house is situated on the site of an old 15th Century chateau and stud farm in more than 40 acres of beautiful countryside and lovely walks. Stunning en-suite bathroom and luxury kitchen. King sized bed with orthopedic mattress and Egyptian linens. All towels, including pool towels provided Sofa bed to provide for 2 additional guests.

Papillon, Nr Loches, Loire Valley

An Airbnb with a difference. It’s a comfortable independent home suitable for all the family where you can enjoy the serenity and calm of the countryside. Papillon is close to the historic ‘cité médiéval’ of Loches. The features of this lovely area are the wonderful Loire valley chateaux and vineyards. The house is situated in a lovely setting, close to local amenities. Visit touraineloirevalley website for a full review of attractions and places of interest.

La Petite Bret Guest House

Welcome to La Petite Bret, a comfortable and charming house in the outbuildings of an 18th century property. You will enjoy the quietness of the countryside, just 1 km from the shops. A walk will take you to the Château de Villandry and you will enjoy many other tourist attractions offered by the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley: the famous castles, vineyards, historic districts and shopping in Tours, the Loire Valley cycling tour...

Along the water

CAUTION: MAIN HOUSE The rental corresponds only to the main house for four guests, this consisting of two bedrooms either two 160 beds or one with a double bed and another with twin beds. SECONDARY HOUSE Access to the secondary house is via a booking greater than 4 people or additional rooms Example: 5 guests wishing for their independence, request for 7 guests. They will have access to the entire cottage.

Vacation rental/vacation

In a charming property (old renovated farmhouse) on 3 ha, nature and quiet at the rendezvous. Vacation rental of 60 m2 composed of: - Ground floor: an equipped kitchen/dining area (electric stove, fridge, washing machine, mini oven, coffee maker...). - Floor: one bedroom (a double bed + a single bed + a lounge area, TV). Bathroom (shower + bathtub), toilet. Wifi. Garden, terrace, garden furniture + barbecue.

Country House

Welcome to the countryside in a fully renovated house, the exterior is being developed, close to troglodyte caves near Descartes, city of the philosopher. In this region you can discover the Futuroscope and Family Park 40 minutes away. The Parc des Mini Châteaux, the Aquarium de Touraine, and the Zoo de Bauval are 1 hour away. The casino and thermal baths of La Roche-Posay are 30 minutes away.

Domaine de la Garnauderie Maple Gite

Ideally located 3.5 km from Sainte-Maure de Touraine, and 7 km from the A10 highway, close to the Loire Valley castles and 35 km south of Tours, the fully restored Garnauderie outbuildings will welcome you in a quiet, rural setting of 120 hectares, including 100 hectares of woodland, with family or friends.